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Conn. institutions, lawmakers reach funding deal

[ad_1] Connecticut governor Ned Lamont and leaders of the state’s higher education institutions reached a deal Monday to shore up higher education funding in the budget for fiscal year 2024. Under the new proposed budget, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system would receive over $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2024, $50 million more than the budget …

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U of Houston to spend $38M on building safeguards following suicides

[ad_1] The University of Houston announced it will spend $38 million on new safety measures at Agnes Arnold Hall, a campus building closed since March following two student deaths by suicide in a matter of six weeks. University president Renu Khator shared the plans for building renovations and student mental health services, recommended by two separate …

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Online colleges work to create a sense of belonging for students

[ad_1] Like many predominantly online universities, National University serves large numbers of parents, full-time workers and members of the military—people who are used to the challenge of managing different roles and responsibilities. That skill for balancing life’s demands inspired the name and identity of the university’s new mascot: a peregrine falcon named Navi. University officials …

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Identifying disparities to improve vaccine rates: Academic Minute

[ad_1] Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of California, Irvine, Week: Keri Hurley-Kim, associate clinical professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explains why knowing who gets vaccinated more often can tell us whom to target in future vaccine efforts. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Most Popular Stories Most …

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XDefiant interview: The origins of Ubisoft’s crossover shooter

[ad_1] Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. After flying low on the radar for some time, Ubisoft’s XDefiant has emerged as one of its promising new games. The company recently added the title to its 2023-24 fiscal year release schedule, meaning …

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Contextual AI emerges from stealth with $20M to pursue ‘artificial specialized intelligence’

[ad_1] Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Contextual AI, a new enterprise-focused AI startup founded in Palo Alto by veterans of Facebook AI Research (FAIR) and Hugging Face, today emerged from stealth and announced it has raised $20 …

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With Incentives, a Tesla Model 3 Now Costs Less than a Toyota Camry in California

[ad_1] The Treasury Department has confirmed the Tesla Model 3 is eligible for the full $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. In the state of California, that makes it less expensive than the gas-powered Toyota Camry, one of the most popular passenger cars in the country. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 overhauled the lucrative tax …

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Reddit says some accessibility apps won’t have to pay for its API | Engadget

[ad_1] Reddit is changing its controversial new API policy for the makers of some apps that are focused on accessibility, provided they don’t monetize their services. As The Verge Reddit has decided to offer the developers of select “non-commercial” apps that emphasize accessibility features an exemption from its controversial new pricing structure. “We’ve connected with …

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